Ep 13. Paula Goes East

In this episode of Paula's Home Cooking season 10, Paula Deen takes her viewers on a culinary adventure to the eastern part of the country. Paula Goes East is all about exploring the unique and diverse flavors of the East Coast and bringing them into the comfort of your home.

From start to finish, Paula presents an array of mouth-watering dishes, each one a perfect representation of the region's cuisine. She kicks off the show with an appetizer several of us know as the ultimate party dish - shrimp cocktail. The classic easy-to-make dish comprises juicy, succulent shrimps brought to life with a homemade cocktail sauce.

Next up, Paula prepares the crown jewel of Southern cuisine - fried chicken. She reinvents this simple delicious dish with a new twist - drizzling it with sweet honey butter glaze for a sticky and sweet touch. Watching her make the dish is an absolute joy and leaves viewers drooling for a bite.

Moving onto the entree, Paula prepares one of the most popular seafood dishes in the East - Blackened Salmon. With the salmon fillets smothered in her homemade blackening seasoning and seared on a hot skillet, she finishes them off in the oven to achieve the perfect flaky and moist texture. Accompanied by a side of saffron rice and steamed vegetables, Paula's Blackened Salmon is a true crowd pleaser.

As the East Coast is known for their love of seafood, Paula whips up another seafood delight with her Creamy Clam Chowder recipe. With its rich and savory flavor, the clam chowder recipe is a perfect hearty dish for a cold or cozy evening. Paula walks her viewers through the steps to make this classic chowder from scratch using diced bacon, onions, potatoes, and a mixture of chopped clams. Her secret to elevating the dish comes from using heavy cream, which adds a delightful creamy texture to the chowder.

For the vegetable dish, Paula prepares something that is both flavorful and vibrant - Roasted Brussel Sprouts. Rather than boiling, Paula roasts the sprouts in the oven seasoned to perfection with her homemade blend of garlic, honey, and balsamic vinegar. The result is an explosion of sweet and tangy flavors that transforms the vegetable into something truly special.

Paula decides to end the episode on a sweet note with a dessert recipe that is perfect for the fall season - Apple and Plum Turnovers. The recipe is a combination of both sweet and tangy, with the apples and plums being wrapped in puff pastry and baked till they are golden brown. Drizzled with a homemade glaze made with powdered sugar and lemon juice, Paula's Apple and Plum Turnovers are the perfect treat to end the episode with.

By the end of the episode, Paula successfully showcases the unique flavors and dishes of the East Coast, which can be made in the comfort of your own home. It's amazing how Paula's Home Cooking has the ability to transport viewers on a culinary journey, and Paula Goes East is no exception. The dishes she demonstrates in this episode are a testament to her talent, and viewers will be left wanting to try every recipe they see.